Casual relationships have never been my thing, so it's typically been a few years between relationships for me. While companionship is great, I don't like the idea of being with someone just because I don't want to feel alone, even if they feel the same way. Most of the time, I didn't feel that way between relationships, so I just kept my eyes open for possibilities, and let things happen naturally.. So for me, the focus was always on introspection, bettering myself, not making the same mistakes, and strictly not using anyone to just make myself feel better. There are so many better reasons to want to be with someone, and traits to look for in them.

For example, when my best friends dumped me because they found out I was gay... I didn't feel anything... not sadness, not surprised... nothing.

The only time I ever felt true sadness was when my rabbit died and I had to bury her myself... worst day of my life. I still couldn't get over her death even though it's been 6 months.

I guess my empathic feelings are reserved for animals... not really for other humans or myself.
Like I don't really care if people dump me for whatever reasons... I don't have the mental capacity to feel sorry for myself.

Not because I'm trying to be tough, I'm just unable to feel that way when it comes to human relationships.

My wife and I have been together for 15 years. If she left me, or something happened to her, I would die inside. We have kids so I'd need to stay alive for them. But inside I would die. She is my best friend and the only person that I can tell anything. Without her it's like I'm missing an arm or leg. I would never truly be able to move on.

In my case, the last serious relationship was 5 years ago. I've accepted the outcome and moved on, but haven't recovered from the heartbreak.

I still see girls, date casually, have sex, but it's never serious. It's not love.

I'm not sure how long I'll stay this way.

I can understand how you feel, I had a serious relationship that I went though a breakup and no matter what I still cant get over the broken heart and I have no clue how long it will take to even get over it.

This post doesn't really hit the nail on the head. You may break-up with someone you care about and start dating someone else right away but not be over the first. Ever heard of the rebound-guy or girl? It is true...

On the contrary you could be in a long relationship that had been going sour for years and hook up right away and be happy. It all depends on the case and it is pointless to search for a correct answer.